US strikes Iranian positions as it escorts 40 ships through Hormuz
The United States carried out a major operation in the Strait of Hormuz, striking nearly 60 Iranian military positions including air defence, radar, maritime infrastructure, mine‑laying facilities and communications systems while escorting 40 commercial ships reportedly carrying about 18 million barrels of oil. US forces used aircraft, naval assets and space capabilities, neutralised anti-ship cruise missiles and countered waves of Iranian drones during the mission. The operation signals a focused US strategy to protect shipping and squeeze Iranian oil exports, but officials warned shipping remains at risk and further strikes around Hormuz are expected.
US forces struck about 60 targets and escorted 40 commercial ships.
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The United States and Iran have exchanged attacks for more than six months. The strait is a key route for oil shipments. More escort missions and strikes around the strait could follow.
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